The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
Ben Miller, Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible’ Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Wonderful, funny, magical’ Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
Enter a world of wonder with an instant classic from comedian, actor and bestselling children’s author, Ben Miller! Harrison tries his best to be good. He doesn’t steal, he always shares with his sister and he never cheats at board games, but Harrison also has a BIG flaw . . . He can’t control his temper!
So when he’s given a black hole instead of a balloon at a party, Harrison jumps at the chance to get rid of everything that makes him cross. But when it’s not just things he hates that are disappearing into the black hole but things he loves, too, Harrison starts to realize that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for…
An out-of-this-world adventure about twists of fate, time travel and troublesome black holes, Ben Miller’s stunning storytelling is brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.
Praise for Ben Miller:
‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘Great for reading aloud’ The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘A fire-side gem of a story’ Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
’Fabulous’ Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
‘Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure’ Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful’ Red Magazine
Reviews
It was not as good as the other Ben Miller books.
Don Chester Pumpernickel 20.02.2025
I really enjoyed this book and like Ben Miller’s stories.
Queen Sapphire Piccalilli 30.08.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked because it involved time travelling and an Einstein-Rosen bridge which allowed them to time travel. My favourite person was Shelley.
Duchess Pinky Manatee 27.08.2024
I loved this book because some bits are actually real but most is fiction and it takes you through all emotions
Lord Quincy O’Doughnut 22.08.2024
It was a good book, it mentioned a balloon but it was really a black hole. There is a boy called Harrison who uses the black hole for his really bad temper and he takes advantage of it, until everything is getting sucked into the black hole balloon. Harrison learns to calm down more because he loses his parents in the black hole and he realises how much work his parents do for him.
Professor Race-car Hungry-Hippo 20.08.2024
The boy in this book I found was a lot like me as he has loads of code reds which in this book are lash outs on his parents.My favourite part is when his sister was brushing him down with a dust pan and brush.
Nurse Esmerelda Sofa 14.08.2024
Very good and funny
Earl Aardvark Sequins 10.08.2024
I really enjoyed reading about Harrison's adventures with the black hole. There were lots of unexpected disappearances of things and people and Harrison had to go back in time to put everything right. It was a very exciting story and I would recommend it to my friends.
Count Quicksand Spaghetti-Hoops 09.08.2024
I found this book very interesting because it allowed me to use my imagination to link together the different facts happening in the story. What I like the most about this book are the various adventures that Harrison is involved into. I highly recommend it.
Dona Ariel Mildew 09.07.2024
It was quite interesting with funny bits in between certain chapters and my favourite charcter is the dog called blue or the person that gave Harrison the black hole by the way her name is shelly
Senorita Angel Biscuits 26.06.2024
I really enjoyed reading this book because first of all, it was an easy read and also I liked the way how near the beginning, two people met and decided that they didn't really like each other. But at the end of the story they worked together and helped each other.
Anonymous 13.02.2024
It was funny when he kept putting things in the black hole, like he accidentally put his parents in!
Prince Sandwich Bungalow 03.01.2024
I wonder why Shelly gave the black hole balloon to Harrison at the party. I think it's so Harrison can control his temper. I would definitely recommend this book to someone else.
Viscountess Kiki Partridge 30.08.2023
I listened to this one on Audible, and it is wonderfully narrated by the author. I really enjoyed his reading style and it made the book come to life! It's about a boy who has trouble controlling his temper, he gets a black hole balloon at a birthday party, great to get rid of stuff he doesn't like at first but in the end it destroys his world when his parents get sucked in and he has to go on a big adventure to save the world.
Corporal Crocodile Satellite 25.08.2023
It was a little bit funny but it teaches you not to lose your temper
Don Binky Owl 23.08.2023
I think my favourite part was when Harrison got his black hole and put it in the sand and it made the world disappear.
Marshal Diamond Yo-yo 22.08.2023
I love dreading this book and I found it very addictive and impossible to put down. I can't describe how much wonder and passion I have for this book (even if it can get a little complicated at times).
Coach Candyfloss Unicycle 18.08.2023
Star Reviewer
I liked this book there were some tricky words that I have now learnt. I don't think I would like to have a black hole nut it might be fun for a day. My favourite characters were Harrison and Shelley.
Fairy Rose Scratchings 14.08.2023
It was really gripping and I would totally recommend it to anyone
Professor Rapunzel Sherbet 10.08.2023
It was interesting and mysterious.
Prince Pluto Hungry-Hippo 03.08.2023
